Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 62.5 | 62.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Alcatel | Samsung |
| Android 10 | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| 2020-11-20 | 2015-05-02 |
| 8.24 x 4.93 x 0.34 inches | 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches |
| 10.93 ounces | 11.04 ounces |
| Metallic Black | 16 777 216 |
| Plastic and Plastic | -- |
| $ 120.00 | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 189 pixels per inch | 160 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.6 | 6.2 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MT8766B chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| IMG PowerVR GE8300 GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 8.82 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.88 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 7.04 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 5.5 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4080mAh Battery | 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has a score of 62.8, which is slightly better than Alcatel JOY TAB 2's overall score of 62.5. Both of these devices come with Android OS (Operating System), but the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has the newer 7.1 Nougat version while Alcatel JOY TAB 2 has Android 10 version, so it provides you some extra features and increased performance. Although the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is noticeably older and just a bit heavier than Alcatel JOY TAB 2, it's construction is still somewhat thinner.
Alcatel JOY TAB 2 features a little more vivid screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have a display with the same size, the Alcatel JOY TAB 2 also has a little bit greater pixels density and a quite better resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels. The Alcatel JOY TAB 2 counts with a little bit better performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have a Quad-Core CPU, the Alcatel JOY TAB 2 also has 1,5 GB more RAM.
Alcatel JOY TAB 2 features a much better storage for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has 32 GB internal memory and a slot for an SD memory card that holds up to 256 GB. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has just a bit better battery performance than Alcatel JOY TAB 2, because it has 4200mAh of battery capacity against 4080mAh.
Alcatel JOY TAB 2 features a much better camera than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have a same resolution camera in the back, the Alcatel JOY TAB 2 also has a way higher video definition.
Although Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is a better device, it is more expensive than Alcatel JOY TAB 2, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Alcatel JOY TAB 2. So if you need that extra specs and features, you can buy Galaxy Tab A 8.0, else you can save some money and get the Alcatel JOY TAB 2, resigning a couple specifications.
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